Definition

1. Noun:
   • A series of lessons or meetings on a particular subject: A structured sequence of educational instruction, often leading to a qualification or the completion of a subject.
   • An integrated program of academic studies: A defined curriculum or plan of study, especially at a college or university, which may include multiple related courses and requirements.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She enrolled in a course of study in environmental science.
  • The university offers a rigorous course of study for engineering students.
  • Completing this course of study will prepare you for the certification exam.

Advanced Usage

• "to undertake a course of study": to begin or enroll in a specific program.
  • He decided to undertake a course of study in digital marketing.
• "core course of study": the central, required subjects within a curriculum.
  • Mathematics and language arts form the core course of study in early grades.

Variants and Related Words

• Curriculum (n): The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.
  • The school is revising its curriculum.
• Program (n, especially US English): A set of related courses or a plan of study.
  • She is in the graduate program for psychology.
• Syllabus (n): An outline of the subjects in a course of study.
  • The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day.

Synonyms

• Program of study: A planned series of academic courses.
• Curriculum: The subjects taught in an educational institution.
• Educational program: A structured plan for learning.

Related Phrases

• Field of study: A broad area of academic specialization.
  • Her field of study is medieval history.
• Plan of study: An individual student's schedule of courses.
  • You must submit your plan of study to your advisor.

Related Idioms

• To map out a course of study: To plan an educational path in detail.
  • Before starting college, it's wise to map out your course of study.

Noun

1. education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
   • he took a course in basket weaving
   • flirting is not unknown in college classes
2. an integrated course of academic studies
   • he was admitted to a new program at the university